a.

Machinerys Handbook
(optional)
b. All competitors must create a
one-page rsum and submit a
hard copy to the technical
committee chair at orientation.
Failure to do so will result in a
10-point penalty

CNC MILLING
SPECIALIST
PURPOSE
The purpose of this contest is to evaluate
each contestants preparation for
employment in Computer Numeric Control
Milling. In addition, recognize outstanding
students for excellence and
professionalism.

Note: Your contest may also

require a hard copy of your
rsum as part of the actual
contest. Check the Contest
Guidelines and/or

SCOPE
First, refer to General Regulations, Page 9.

CLOTHING REQUIREMENT
Official SkillsUSA khaki work shirt and
pants, black or brown leather work shoes,
and safety glasses with side shields or
goggles. (Prescription glasses can be used
only if they are equipped with side shields.
If not, they must be covered with goggles.)
These regulations refer to clothing items
that are pictured and described at:
www.skillsusastore.org. If you have
questions about clothing or other logo
items, call
800-401-1560 or 703-956-3723.
Note: Contestants must wear their
official contest clothing to the contest
orientation meeting.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to active SkillsUSA members
enrolled in programs with precision
machining, automated manufacturing or
CNC as the occupational objective.

EQUIPMENT

AND

MATERIALS:

1. Supplied by the technical committee:

a. Haas Programable Controller
b. Scientific calculator
c. Pencils and paper
2. Supplied by the contestant:

OF THE

CONTEST

Knowledge Performance
The contest will include a written test to
evaluate a contestants knowledge of
Computer Numeric Control milling in such
areas as: basic milling skills, knowledge of
CNC programming, performing
mathematical calculations related to CNC,
communication and inspection.

Skill Performance
This contest will assess the ability to write
CNC milling programs, interpret prints
(including GDT), and measure/gage parts.
Participants will also demonstrate
theoretical knowledge of CNC machine
configuration, setup and operations.

Contest Guidelines
1. Each contestant will be given
dimensional drawings to program a
part on a Hass CNC Controller.
2. Programming
a. Write and verify CNC programs
without the use of CAM
software
b. Display complete knowledge of
programming (G and M codes)
c. Apply the correct use of cutter
compensation (G41/G42)
3. Perform mathematical calculations
a. Calculate CNC speeds and
feeds
b. Calculate programming
coordinates from the drawing

c. Calculate radius tangent points

4. Measuring
a. Measure sample parts within
0.0005"
5. Communication
a. Read and interpret technical
prints
b. Understand all symbols on
technical prints, such as
geometric controls, surfacefinish symbols, corner-break
symbols, etc.
6. Dimensions
This is a contest of programming
skills. Contestant parts will
only run on machine if
programs run without violating
safety standards or damaging
machines.
7. An overview of a Haas CNC controllers
will be available at orientation with
technicians on hand to help
competitors familiarize themselves
with the interface.

Standards and Competencies

CNCM 1.0 Apply basic machining skills
per industry standards as set forth by the
SkillsUSA technical committee
1.1 Demonstrate the basic math skills
essential for CNC milling
1.2 Identify and use measuring tools
that are basic to CNC milling
1.3 Interpret and apply information from
prints and drawings
1.4 Measure part to nearest +/- .001"
1.5 Demonstrate safe working practices
on machines
1.6 Use various precision measuring
tools (i.e., micrometers, calipers,
radius gages)
1.8 Define and calculate speed and feed
rates (SFPM, CCS, IPM, IPR)
1.9 Demonstrate knowledge of cutting
tools, clamping devices and
materials
1.10 Perform mathematical calculations
that enable solving complex
trigonometric, geometric and

algebraic problems applicable to

CNC machining processes
CNCM 2.0 Demonstrate knowledge of
CNC programming per industry standards
as set forth by the SkillsUSA technical
committee
2.1 Manually write and verify CNC
programs without the use of CAM
software according to print
specifications, dimensions and
tolerances
2.2 Display complete knowledge of
programming (G and M codes)
2.3 Apply the correct use of cutter
compensation (G41/G42)
2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of
incremental and absolute positioning
2.5 Demonstrate knowledge of
coordinate system
2.6 Determine proper machining
sequences from workpiece drawing
CNCM 3.0 Perform mathematical
calculations as needed for calculating
speeds, feeds, program coordinates,
angles, radii and tangent points
3.1 Calculate CNC speeds and feeds
3.2 Calculate programming coordinates
from the drawing
3.3 Calculate angles, radii and tangent
points
CNCM 4.0 Communicate and
demonstrate an understanding of all
symbols on a print
4.1 Read and interpret technical prints
4.2 Understand all symbols on technical
prints, such as geometric tolerances,
surface-finish symbols, corner-break
symbols, etc.
CNCM 5.0 Inspect work per industry
standards as set forth by the SkillsUSA
technical committee
5.1 Inspect for conformity to print
(shape and features of part to
drawing)
5.2 Inspect for broken edges
5.3 Inspect for damage to part (clamp
marks, scratches)

Committee Identified Academic

Skills
The technical committee has identified
that the following academic skills are
embedded in this contest.

Math Skills
Use fractions to solve practical
problems
Simplify numerical expressions
Measure angles
Apply transformations (rotate or turn,
reflect or flip, translate or slide and
dilate or scale) to geometric figures
Apply Pythagorean Theorem
Solve problems using proportions,
formulas and functions
Solve problems using trigonometry
Solve problems using Cartesian
coordinate system

Science Skills
None Identified
Language Arts Skills
None Identified

Connections to National
Standards
State-level academic curriculum
specialists identified the following
connections to national academic
standards.
Math Standards
Numbers and operations
Algebra
Geometry
Measurement
Problem solving
Reasoning and proof
Communication
Connections
Representation
Source: NCTM Principles and Standards
for School Mathematics. To view high
school standards, visit:
standards.nctm.org/document/chapter7/in
dex.htm.
Select Standards from menu.
Science Standards
Understands the sources and
properties of energy
Understands forces and motion
Understands the nature of scientific
inquiry
Source: McREL compendium of national
science standards. To view and search the
compendium, visit:
www.mcrel.org/standards-benchmarks/.
Language Arts Standards
Students adjust their use of spoken,
written and visual language (e.g.,
conventions, style, vocabulary) to
communicate effectively with a variety
of audiences and for different purposes
Students use a variety of technological
and information resources (e.g.,
libraries, databases, computer
networks, video) to gather and

synthesize information and to create

and communicate knowledge
Students use spoken, written and
visual language to accomplish their
own purposes (e.g., for learning,
enjoyment, persuasion and the
exchange of information)

Source: IRA/NCTE Standards for the

English Language Arts.
To view the standards, visit:
www.ncte.org/standards.